Goddard, Peter, 1960-

Public issue television : world in action, 1963-98 / Peter Goddard, John Corner, Kay Richardson. - xiii, 250 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Origins: technology, innovation and social purpose interlude: the world tomorrow -- 1967-75: the classic period -- 1975-88: the Fitzwalter years -- 1988-98: current affairs as commodity -- organization and culture of production -- Documentary journalism and television form -- Regulation: policy and conflict -- Conclusion: television in action -- Index of world in action programmes.

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World in action (Television program)--History.


Documentary television programs--Production and direction.
Documentary television programs--Political aspects--Great Britain
Documentary television programs--Social aspects--Great Britain

PN1992.8.D6 / G63 2007

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